2023 Best Public Middle Schools in Bexar County

• BASIS Texas Charter Schools, TX•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  61 reviews

Sophomore: There are many things that I like about Basis Shavano. First off, the school provides a wide variety of classes and extracurriculars students can choose from, enabling them to enroll into classes or clubs they actually like and giving them a chance to see what their future majors could be like. Not only that, the teachers at Basis are extremely helpful and nice, making the learning experience at Basis not bad at all. Did I mention the lunches? Definitely above-average. However, if there was one thing I could change about my experience at Basis would be the homework load. Basis is the type of school that challenges students in order to prepare them for college, and this is great, but since there isn't a cap on the amount of homework assigned per class, the upper-grade students receive much more work than necessary. Besides that, learning at Basis as a students has been great by far, and I most likely will attend my next high school year at Basis!... Read 61 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,050

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• San Antonio, TX•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: Our kiddo has been at EKHLA for three years; we could not be happier. The staff feels like family, everyone knows one another and keeps an eye out. The academics are rigorous but there is plenty of support for both students and parents. We are very excited for the new campus and everything that lies ahead for this amazing school.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Students 466

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Randolph Field Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 361

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Alamo Heights Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: I would like to see a change in the food. You look at the soda that says ¨sugar free!¨ and then look at the nutrition label that has thirty-six sugars.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,119

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Lackland Independent School District, TX•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  47 reviews

Senior: Stacey is a great school with amazing teachers and staff. while the school is small I think that's a benefit, everyone knows each other and you really feel like you're in a community. The staff are always open to help you or answer your questions and provide great resources for our future. While our school isn't perfect it's one of the best I've been too... Read 47 reviews

• grade A

• Students 363

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• School of Science & Technology, TX•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  143 reviews

Works Here: I am a proud teacher at SST. I have taught in other districts in the public domain, but SST is so much different. It is a family! The students who attend here are amazing. They inspire me to be a better educator. Our students have designed and created 3-D printed hands for children born with missing limbs. I am in awe of the innovative future leaders, doctors, cyber security warriors, computer programmers and other STEM professionals that attend here. These students are going to change the world! I have been part of this family for 5 years and plan to stay here until I retire. In my opinion, there is no better school out there! The administration treats the faculty with respect and I feel appreciated each day. More importantly, the administration care very much about the students, as well. Many were former educators or counselors at this school. They know all the students and really listen to students' concerns. SST truly is the best place to be!... Read 143 reviews

• grade A

• Students 446

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• North East Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  13 reviews

Alum: School focused on academics and growth. Excellent faculty and opportunities for middle school students. Extra-curriculars are stellar! Prepares students well for high school.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,379

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• North East Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  23 reviews

Parent: We have had a wonderful experience at Bush Middle School. Great teachers and administration! Our kids have enjoyed their educational experience. Overall, we have been very pleased.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A

• Students 991

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, TX•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  154 reviews

Senior: Robert G. Cole is a military school on Fort Sam Airforce Base. Because of its nature, the school houses some of the most respectful people I have had the pleasure of talking to. The students know what is expected of them, and they take all the opportunities the school provides. Cole is constantly changing, and it adds new classes and invites students to try many academic ventures. Teachers love what they do and share their knowledge with the students well. Here at Cole, we incorporate a "flex" system, that is to say, our schedules are flexible. On certain days and during certain periods, we are allowed to visit another teacher's classroom, which allows us to study, catch up, or just hang out. Cole prepares students for college by providing college-level classes and higher-learning clubs. The education that a student receives at Cole is top-tier, and most of the students will enter college.... Read 154 reviews

• grade A

• Students 697

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• North East Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,106

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• North East Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  19 reviews

Alum: What I loved about Tejeda middle school was the opportunity for kids at all learning levels. The kids who excelled were able to challenged and really improve, and the kids who had trouble were able to receive just as much of an education.... Read 19 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,162

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• School of Science & Technology, TX•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  13 reviews

Works Here: Great place to work! New building, great admin team, good salary. Kids are respectful. Everything is in place!... Read 13 reviews

• grade A

• Students 710

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.14 out of 5  7 reviews

Middle School Student: Overall its a nice school, but it could use some work. For starters, barley anyone likes the 8th grade ela teachers. Not at the fault of the school, but it also does have a staff shortage. Too much drama between students to. People can now get suspend for chewing gum, that is ridiculous. However, most of the people here are AMAZING. The fine art program rocks, and so does the rest of the eduction here. The cafeteria food is actually good, you can get snacks even if you sit outside during lunch. The staff is accepting of the lgbtq+ community, students are mixed on the issue. I love this school, it just has some flaws. 8.5/10.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,536

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Comal Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 1,442

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• San Antonio Independent School District, TX•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  61 reviews

Junior: I really enjoy having smaller graduating classes, since it allows me to form a great community and get to know almost everyone individually. Furthermore, I love my teachers and the close relationships we are able to form. They are really supportive and passionate about the subjects they teach. They work with us until we truly understand topics and encourage our asking of questions. However, our school lacks a significant amount of funding, which becomes difficult when our abilities are limited in various departments. For example, our theatre department is really small and sometimes the money it takes to put on shows has to come directly from our teacher's pocket. Also regarding science fairs, we are sometimes unable to access certain equipment for our experiments and project ideas. Overall, the environment and interpersonal connections are really nice. The students build each other up and support each other.... Read 61 reviews

• grade A

• Students 588

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Idea Public Schools, TX•

• 6-11

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Works Here: This school has many clubs the scholars can choose from and they are even given the opportunity to create new clubs they are interested in so long as they get a adult sponsor to assist them. All the clubs are so fun and the kids have a great time learning new things they are interested in. I am part of the staff and have participated in the arts and crafts clubs and the kids had a great time being very creative with their ideas and expressing themselves creatively.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 625

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District, TX•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Junior: I loved Corbett! It was a great school with awesome teachers who really cared about their students. It's a fairly new campus. Halls aren't as crowded as the high school, but can still get congested during the passing period.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,098

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Great Hearts Academy - Texas, TX•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  22 reviews

Senior: Great Hearts has an amazing, rigorous curriculum that has prepared me for life in a way few other schools could. More important than the all-honors courses, and the emphasis on the arts, both visual and theatrical, is the Human Letters program. Each student will read great books from history, ranging from philosophy, to history, even political science. They will be taught how to think and how to question the world around them, and be better people for it.... Read 22 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 492

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Heritage Academy, TX•

• 6

• grade A minus

• Students 13

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• North East Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: I went to Bradley and now I'm so excited because my oldest child just started his first year there. It fascinates me how much it has grown and I couldn't be more proud to have my child there. Looking forward to a fantastic year!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,186

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Heritage Academy, TX•

• 7-8

• grade A minus

• Students 35

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Alum: An admirable school with top notch adjunct staffing in major curriculums (Math, Science, English, etc.). For me, the social experience was great; teachers allowed students to be in a free but disciplined environment.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,438

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Great Hearts Academy - Texas, TX•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  17 reviews

Senior: Great Hearts provided me with a uniquely classical education that has broadened my scope of how I view the world by exposing me to ideas, authors, and subjects that I never would have experienced otherwise. Overall my experience with Great Hearts has been very good and I would highly recommend it to anyone due to its invaluable education.... Read 17 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,400

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.13 out of 5  8 reviews

Alum: Briscoe has a lively atmosphere with very kind, helpful and supportive teachers and staff. Majority of the students are very friendly and active within their academics as well as extracurricular activities. I am a part of the athletics department, and I love the coaches as well as my teammates. The occasional fight does occur, but usually settles down very quickly so we can go amongst our regularly scheduled program.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,590

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: I received a very good education and social experience at Rawlinson, graduating from 8th grade in 2014. Going into high school at a different district than NISD, I saw that I had been much better prepared by Rawlinson than whatever middle school my high school peers went to. The pre-AP classes at Rawlinson did indeed set me up properly for AP classes in high school, and the band program there was phenomenal compared to the middle schools that feed into my high school. I largely attribute my successes to my time at Rawlinson.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,325

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1